I have a eTrex Legend and need help on how to set out and find our first cache. I have seen the waypoint coordinates, but am not sure how to input the info into my GPS and start tracking. Do I need to download any more info from the internet in order to use the waypoints? Thanks for your help. It looks like a lot of fun.

Downloading more software is not necessary, but it helps when managing multiple waypoints.

Using your GPS to find your first cache is as easy as entering the listed co-ords on geocaching.com into your hand held. If it is your first cache as you say, learning to input the co-ords manually will help you get to know your GPS better.

Start by going to your mark a waypoint page then add the new waypoint and name it.

I suggest to start by finding a cache close to home with low difficulty. A 1/1 for example, and at least a regular size, (especially in winter) a 8 x 12 inch rubbermade container or ammo box ect. all of this info is listed along with the cache you want to find.

Thanks for your help, I was able to enter waypoints and have since found 9 caches in south Winnipeg. Gps is working great and I'm amazed by the accuracy. As the name Fantastic4 was taken in Geocaching.com I had to rename to MosquitoLovers. I think we are getting the hang of it. My son and I are heading for the assiniboine park area on Friday.

Thanks to TurdleEggs, the Stuntman, and Peter and Gloria for your help. I was able to enter waypoints and have since found 9 caches in south Winnipeg. Gps is working great and I'm amazed by the accuracy. As the name Fantastic4 was taken in Geocaching.com I had to rename to MosquitoLovers. I think we are getting the hang of it. My son and I are heading for the assiniboine park area on Friday.

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